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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.59, 336.88 and 94.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.59, 336.88 and 94.57 is: 141.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.59 : 336.88 = 94.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.59/336.88 = 94.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.59x = 336.88 × 94.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.59x = 31,858.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,858.74/224.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.85

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